Spinach Chana Dhal – Dhal Palak

Chana dhal is high in fiber and is low in cholesterol and really good for you. There are lots of other health benefits, just google it and be amazed. It’s a great eaten with rice or roti, perfect paired with meat, fish, chicken or other veggies. It’s also deeeelicious! This dhal like any other dhal does need to be soaked. You need to soak this for a minimum of three hours, but I prefer to soak it overnight.

There are so many ways to cook a dhal, it’s one of the most basic things and it goes with everything. It’s also so inexpensive to make and is a staple in Indian households rich & poor. North America popularized the ‘Dhal’ as a Lentil soup and honestly it’s one of the most comforting and satisfying dishes ever.

This version incorporates Spinach. You will see if you watch the video(and you must!) that the Spinach must be added at the very end to preserve the nutrients.